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Pantanal Wetlands Ecosystem
Pantanal - Araras Eco Lodge
4 days / 3 nights
program Departs daily
Pantanal (swampland and shallows, actually an alluvial plain) is a
vast wetland area in the center of South America with around 130,000 sq.
kilometers (50,000 sq. miles) in Brazil. It's a perfect ecological niche for a
great number of birds, reptiles and other animals to the delight of wildlife
watchers and photographers. Transpantaneira Park
Road, a raised dirt road crossing 126 small wooden bridges which
ends 147 Km (90 miles) from Poconé, at Porto Jofre, penetrates deep into the
Pantanal ecosystem.
Day 1 . Cuiabá - Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
Arrival
at Cuiabá/Várzea Grande airport or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal
lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and appreciate the
local flora & fauna. Sunset observation trekking through the surrounding area.
After dinner, night tour to observe nocturnal environment. Overnight at
Araras Eco Lodge. ( , , D)
Day 2 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
(horseback riding
and trekking)
Full day
to observe Pantanal's flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private
reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you by car, trekking and horseback
ride, through this particular ecosystem, allowing you to learn and understand
the local environment. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 3 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
(canoe and drive)
Exploration trip on the Pantanal raised dirt roads, including the
Transpantaneira Park Road. Canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora;
possibility to arrange piranha fishing. Picnic lunch en route. Return to the
Lodge for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 4 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge - Cuiabá
After
breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road and return to Cuiabá.
Drop off at airport or city hotel. (B, , )
Pantanal - Araras Eco Lodge
5 days / 4 nights
program
Departs daily
Day 1 . Cuiabá - Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
Arrival
at Cuiabá/Várzea Grande airport or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal
lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and appreciate the
local flora & fauna. Sunset observation trekking on the surrounding area. After
dinner, night tour to observe nocturnal environment. Overnight at Araras Eco
Lodge. ( , , D)
Day 2 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
(horseback riding
and trekking)
Full day to observe Pantanal's flora & fauna at the Araras Eco
Lodge private reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you by car,
trekking and horseback ride, through this particular ecosystem, allowing you to
learn and understand the local environment. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge.
(B, L, D)
Day 3 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
(canoe and drive)
Discovery trip on the Pantanal raised dirt roads, including the
Transpantaneira Park Road. Canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora;
possibility to arrange piranha fishing. Picnic lunch en route. Return to the
Lodge for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 4 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge
(visit to the
neighbor)
After breakfast, a visit to a neighboring ranch for a guaraná drink
or a soft juice following the local tradition. A cattle ranch with over 12.000
hectares, traditionally raising cattle over the last three generation on a
balanced and sustainable manner. Lunch at the main house. Guided visit to the
very well preserved surrounding. Dinner and overnight at Araras Eco Lodge.
(B, L, D)
Day 5 . Pantanal Wetlands - Araras Eco Lodge - Cuiabá
After
breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road and return to Cuiabá.
Drop off at airport or city hotel. (B, , )
General Information
Capacity:
Maximum
of 38 travelers.
Included:
In/out photo-safari transfer, 4 overnights at Araras Eco Lodge with full
board. All activities mentioned above. Guide.
Not Included:
Air tickets to/from Cuiabá; beverages; medical expenses and hospitalization. Any
type of insurance.
Type / Level:
Ecotourism Type/Moderate Level Program.
Guide Idioms:
English, Spanish, Italian, French, German.
Personal
Gear:
T-shirts, long sleeved shirt, sneakers or hiking boots, jeans or tracksuit, hat,
mosquito repellent.
Timetable:
1st day
Departure from Cuiabá at 12:30h and arrival to Araras Eco Lodge
around 16:00h.
Last day
Depart for Cuiabá at 7:30h and arrival at 11:30h.
Araras
Eco-Lodge
Location :
Transpantaneira Park Road, 132 Km (82 miles) from Cuiabá. (Cuiabá-Poconé: 100 km
[62 miles], paved road + Poconé-Araras Ranch Lodge: 32 Km [20 miles], dirt
road).
Lodge :
Total of 15 standard rooms &
bathrooms (6 twin + 4 triple + 4 quadruple rooms), air conditioning and ceiling
fan. Swimming pool. Bar & Restaurant. Electricity power line. Radiotelephone
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Araras Azuis
As every year, the ARARAS PANTANAL ECOLODGE, distribute artificial nests in
strategically chosen corners of its 3,000ha private reserve, in order to
contribute that those beautiful birds, symbol of our property, escape definitely
from the endangered spice list.
This work is only possible, due to the support of our national and
international tour operators, that recommend our services to there clients.
The Araras Team, thank all in name of our beloved macaws!
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